Greek Olympiacos to Offer Allen Iverson $10 Million

[Cry Havoc]

http://thehoopdoctors.com/online2/20...on-10-million/

I’m so very confused. Mind blowing. Entering Twilight Zone.

What the is going on in the NBA these days, when a player just half a season removed from being one of the Top 5 Scorers in this league cannot find a decent offer from an NBA franchise? So what if Allen Iverson had a terrible finish to the season with the Pistons last year. Does half a season negate all of the hustle this man has put in for the past decade plus? This guy is still one of the top talents in this league and can score buckets with the best of ‘em.

Sure Allen Iverson cheats off his man to play the passing lanes. He IS a liability as an on the ball defender, but he takes off some of that edge with the huge amount of steals this man turns up game after game. So the guy isn’t the greatest defender in the league any more. There is no question in my mind that Allen Iverson, in the right system, is still one of the top offensive threats in this league.

Are you telling me that of the 30 NBA teams, not one of them figures they need some help offensively? How about Charlotte, Memphis, LA Clippers, Washington, Miami? All of which are bottom dwellers each of the past few years in the offensive categories. Then again those teams have some weak defense as well so they may not want to give up a lot in the other department with Iverson. I’m not buying it.

But what about the San Antonio Spurs? They are notoriously strong defensively, and almost as notoriously weak offensively. Wouldn’t Allen Iverson be the perfect fit for the Spurs? Especially this late stage in his career where Popovich seems get the most out of his aging superstars. The Spurs biggest weakness has always been offense, and when Manu Ginobili goes down as we saw last season, they may as well just throw in the towel on the offensive end of the floor.

Ah well, enough with the rant. The big news out of Europe this week is that the Greece Olympiacos are prepared to offer Allen Iverson a two year $10 million contract to come play for them. More and more these European teams seem ready to pounce on players that clearly but butts in seats that NBA franchises fail to sign in a timely manner.

So now the question is, will Allen Iverson take the $10 million and head overseas, or wait around hoping for an adequate NBA offer?

[spursfan1000]

Allen Iverson is gone, there is no way he wont take this offer, if he can't get a starting job in NBA.

[sonic21]

lies

[IronMexican]

HAHA, KBP's favorite team is going to over-pay for an NBA has been.

How many times I tell you all I am PATHNIAKOS FAN. We hate Olympiacos. Stupid ing American jews

[Pistons < Spurs]

Good! I hope he accepts their offer.

[timtonymanu]

good riddance if he does.

[Muser]

Talk about a fall from fame.

[Spursfan092120]

Lies!!

[La Peace]

He has to take it.

There is no way he can live knowing he gets paid less than Anderson Varejao.

[SonOfAGun]

Hahahahhahahhahahhahahahahahhahahahahahaahahaaha

[jack sommerset]

Has alot to do with salary cap

[Agloco]

http://thehoopdoctors.com/online2/20...on-10-million/

I’m so very confused. Mind blowing. Entering Twilight Zone.

What the is going on in the NBA these days, when a player just half a season removed from being one of the Top 5 Scorers in this league cannot find a decent offer from an NBA franchise? So what if Allen Iverson had a terrible finish to the season with the Pistons last year. Does half a season negate all of the hustle this man has put in for the past decade plus? This guy is still one of the top talents in this league and can score buckets with the best of ‘em.

Sure Allen Iverson cheats off his man to play the passing lanes. He IS a liability as an on the ball defender, but he takes off some of that edge with the huge amount of steals this man turns up game after game. So the guy isn’t the greatest defender in the league any more. There is no question in my mind that Allen Iverson, in the right system, is still one of the top offensive threats in this league.

Are you telling me that of the 30 NBA teams, not one of them figures they need some help offensively? How about Charlotte, Memphis, LA Clippers, Washington, Miami? All of which are bottom dwellers each of the past few years in the offensive categories. Then again those teams have some weak defense as well so they may not want to give up a lot in the other department with Iverson. I’m not buying it.

But what about the San Antonio Spurs? They are notoriously strong defensively, and almost as notoriously weak offensively. Wouldn’t Allen Iverson be the perfect fit for the Spurs? Especially this late stage in his career where Popovich seems get the most out of his aging superstars. The Spurs biggest weakness has always been offense, and when Manu Ginobili goes down as we saw last season, they may as well just throw in the towel on the offensive end of the floor.

Ah well, enough with the rant. The big news out of Europe this week is that the Greece Olympiacos are prepared to offer Allen Iverson a two year $10 million contract to come play for them. More and more these European teams seem ready to pounce on players that clearly but butts in seats that NBA franchises fail to sign in a timely manner.

So now the question is, will Allen Iverson take the $10 million and head overseas, or wait around hoping for an adequate NBA offer?

Epic Fail

[Dr. Gonzo]

Stupid American can't even spell Olympiacos.

[angelbelow]

According to AI himself money doesn't matter. He just wants to "win".

[fo'shizzle]

Proof of NBA lies!!!

[sonic21]

greek league > nba

[hater]

Iverson playing in A level team in B level league. Will average 24pts and 10 assists which is equivalent to 40pts 8 assists in NBA. stupid american

[JamStone]

I think there probably are a handful of NBA teams interested in AI if for no other reason than to help sell tickets. He's taken a hit, but could still help sell some tickets. The problem is not only money or the fact that Iverson had proven to be a cancer last year. From a purely basketball point of view, it's hard to incorporate him onto a team. His style is so hard for teams to adjust to. You add money and his at ude, and teams will turn away.

[JamStone]

$10 million from a Greek team is more like $1.67 million since that's how much will be paid out before the team files for bankruptcy.

[Kill_Bill_Pana]

http://www.sport-fm.gr/article/188495

Agent of Kleiza said he will sign very soon with Olympiacos. They are just finalizing the contract.

Also it says that latest on Iverson is no NBA team will match Olympiacos offer and no NBA team is willing to give him more than a 1 year contract.

Also Greek League just passed the new rule yesterday that Greek clubs can now sign 3 American players instead of just 2. The same day Iverson was given the contract offer.

Looks like Kleiza and Iverson could be in Olympiacos soon.

[bugoy]

According to AI himself money doesn't matter. He just wants to "win".

10 million is A LOT of money to pass up...

[Kill_Bill_Pana]

$10 million from a Greek team is more like $1.67 million since that's how much will be paid out before the team files for bankruptcy.

You realize all 3 owners of Olympiacos are each billionaires?

[Kill_Bill_Pana]

10 million is A LOT of money to pass up...

Remember this is $10 million net. After all his taxes and agent fees is paid he would still have $10 million. So way more than MLE of NBA.

[hater]

http://www.sport-fm.gr/article/188495

Agent of Kleiza said he will sign very soon with Olympiacos. They are just finalizing the contract.

Also it says that latest on Iverson is no NBA team will match Olympiacos offer and no NBA team is willing to give him more than a 1 year contract.

Also Greek League just passed the new rule yesterday that Greek clubs can now sign 3 American players instead of just 2. The same day Iverson was given the contract offer.

Looks like Kleiza and Iverson could be in Olympiacos soon.

kleiza is not american you stupid greek

[45 bank shot]

take it A.I.
win a championship in europe